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Queen of Hearts: Nadine Akkerman Interview

Steven Veerapen, author and academic, sat down with Nadine to discuss her new book, Elizabeth Stuart: Queen of Hearts

Nadine Akkerman, when first approaching this project, what was your understanding of Elizabeth Stuart and what, as a biographer, drew you to her? My first tussle with Elizabeth Stuart came about when I heard of her love for the theatre – I teach English literature,...

Vlotho: A Bridge Too Far

A little-known clash in mainland Europe had ramifications for the English Civil War years later.

Nadine Akkerman

When it comes to a battle, size does not always correlate with importance, nor is it necessarily won or lost entirely on the day itself. A small but significant action that may also have influenced another, later engagement occurred outside the town of Lemgo in 1638....